Frost, April, and Rondi Lightmark. Beyond Obedience Training with Awareness for You and Your Dog New York, Harmony Books, 1998. This book approaches training from a perspective that animals have intrinsic value; the training is thus done with respect for the animal.Lev), Juliette de Bairacli. The Complete Herbal Book for the Dog and Cat. London- Faber and Faber, 1991. See next entry.
Cats Naturally. London: Faber and Faber, 1991. These books are very interesting compilations of the author's many years of wisdom from treating animals using herbal and folk remedies.
Pitcaim, Richard, D.VM., Ph.D., and Susan Pitcaim. Dr. Pitcaim's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. Emm a us, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, 1995. The best overall book on holistic animal care. Dr. Pitcairn covers everything from herbs and homeopathy to diet, vaccination, and general care.
Schoen, Allen. Love, Miracles, and Ammal Healing. New York, Simon and
Schuster, 1996. An inspiring story of the author's transition into holistic medicine. The book also gives recommendations for holistic home treatment.
Schwartz, Cheryl. Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs. Berkeley, California: Celestial Am. 1996. A wonderful introduction to Chinese medicine, with generous instructions for home treatment with acupressure and herbs.
Nutrition
Baich, James, M.D., and Phyllis Balch. Prescription for Natural Healing. Garden City Park, New York: Avery Publishing, 1997. This book has a great encyclopedia of common illnesses and recommended supplements. Very good.
Pitchford, Paul. Healing With Whole Foods. Berkeley, California: North Atlantic Books, 1993. My favorite nutrition book. The author combines Chinese medical and Western approaches to nutrition.
Vaccination
Coulter, Harris. Vaccination, Social Violence, and Criminality. Berkeley, California: North Atlantic Books, 1990. Dr. Coulter presents a compelling hypothesis linking vaccination- induced brain damage to many modern ailments, including attention-deficit/hyperactiv- iry disorder, autism, and violent behavior.
James, Walene. Immunization — The Reality Behind the Myth. Bergin and Garvey, 1995. A very good book that clearly explains the problems with vaccination.
Miller, Neil. Vaccinations: Are They Really Safe and Effectk'e? Santa Fe, New Mexico: New Atlantean Press, 1994. An excellent overview of the vaccine issue.
Neustaedter, Randall. The Vaccine Guide. Berkeley, California: North Atlantic Books, 1996. The author examines the pros and cons of vaccmation. Excellent, well-referenced.